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Romanian Folk Dances (Romanian: Dansuri populare românești, pronounced [ˈdansurʲ popuˈlare romɨˈneʃtʲ]), (Hungarian: Román népi táncok, pronounced [ˈromaːn ˈneːpi ˈtaːnt͡sok]), Sz. 56, BB 68 is a suite of six short piano pieces composed by Béla Bartók in 1915.
A rich variety of traditional dances still exist in Romania due to the continuation of the feudal system until the mid 19th century and subsequently the isolation imposed by Ceaușescu during the communist period, which resulted in the continuance of a peasant rural life style.
Some dance names do originate from common nouns: b tuta, brâul, brâule ul, alunelul, rustemul, ariciul, g lu ul, arcanul, geamparalele, sorocul. These dances are characterized by virtuosity, energy, cheer but also by elegance and style.
Of all the Balkan countries, Romania is the most prone to name dances after instrumental melodies rather than the lyrics of songs. Brâul de la Făgăraș is a typical example. It consists of 4 melodies, A, A-variation in the same key, B in another key, B-variation, repeat.
Explore the rhythmic world of Romanian culture with our listicle on "7 Vibrant Romanian Folk Dances: Tradition and Celebration." Dive into mesmerizing movements, colorful costumes, and the rich history behind each captivating dance. Discover Romania's joyful essence!
Hora is the name for the large circle dance and is the most widespread dance in Romania, partly because any number of participants, of any ability or age both men and women can join in. Hora is customarily performed at rituals such as weddings and funerals.
Hora Miresei is a classic example of the disconnect between Romanian dance as practiced in Romania and what recreational folk dancers believe is a Romanian dance. Recreational folk dancers know of only one dance called Hora Miresei (pronounced HAW-rah mih-RES-see) which means “bride’s hora”.
